MANAGING TRAFFIC FROM AN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

摘要

In May 2014 wildfires erupted across San Diego County due to a perfect storm of Santa Ana winds and drought conditions. Declared a state of emergency, these fires raged for days. At the height of the firestorm, eight fires burned simultaneously. At 10:30 a.m. on May 14th the most destructive of the fires erupted. The Poinsettia Fire forced evacuations of 22,432 homes and businesses throughout the City of Carlsbad. Looking back over a year later, it's evident the City of Carlsbad was prepared and equipped to handle this large scale evacuation. Based on the success achieved by the City of Carlsbad, here are a few tips and things to consider for emergency planning and managing traffic during a disaster.